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Please note the deadline for fall 2016 readmission has passed.

When you have taken time off from the College for any reason, you must follow specific procedures by certain deadlines in order to return. If you are returning for the fall semester, this form must be submitted by March 1. If you are returning for the spring semester, this form must be submitted by October 15. If you miss these deadlines, you will jeopardize your pre-registration and housing. You may be put on a wait-list to be housed after everyone who did meet the deadline. You will not receive information about pre-registration or be able to pre-register if you do not submit this form by the appropriate deadline.

Please note:

Your readmission status is PROVISIONAL and will be finalized once you have successfully fulfilled the requirements outlined by the college for your return. Failure to complete all necessary requirements will result in your provisional status being revoked. Please be sure to review the specific criteria of your individual leave letter. It is recommended that you confirm your formal readmission status BEFORE making travel plans.

If you're returning for the Fall semester, please submit this form by March 1.

If you're returning for the Spring semester, please submit this form by October 15.

This web form works best using Firefox or Safari web browers. Using Internet Explorer is possible, but less efficient, as it may require additional steps. If you're having difficulty submitting the form, contact the Office of Student Affairs at osa-studentenrollment@amherst.edu.

Click on each section to view questions and fill in applicable fields. Click Submit after all relevant information is entered. Required fields are marked with a red asterisk.

General information

First name: *

Last name: *

E-mail address: *

Cell phone:

XXX-XXX-XXXX format

You are returning for the following semester: *

You are returning from the following type of leave: *

Housing Information

Housing Selection Process

If you're returning for the Spring 2017 semester, you will need to participate in Housing Selection. Last spring we moved to a completely online process which means that you can participate fully in room selection from anywhere in the world. For the first time ever, students returning for the spring will be able to pick their own rooms in a scaled down version of room draw. To be eligible to participate, please fill out your housing application for Spring Only 2017 located at (https://www.amherst.edu/campuslife/housing-dining/residential-life) and click the purple Amherst College housing portal banner.
All you need is a web connection to select your room during your assigned time slot which will be determined by class year and by a lottery. Of course, you will need to adjust for any time differences if you are not in Eastern Standard Time (US). While there is no need for a proxy, if you do have someone to select for you, please email the office of residential life directly (reslife@amherst.edu) and we can make arrangements to assist you.
Students with vacancies at the end of the fall semester may request to pull someone into their room from the list of students returning; students assigned in this way will not participate in the room draw online. Current students cannot bequeath standalone singles (not part of a suite) to students returning from abroad. Individuals will need to select via the web.
If you’re interested in applying for residence in a theme house, this is included in our new housing Portal for all students linked above. If students are not accepted into the theme house, they will have their application released to participate in general room draw. If you are interested in applying to a theme house, you are encouraged to also reach out to their leadership directly to inquire about anticipated vacancies.
For more information on various theme houses, please visit their webpages:
https://www.amherst.edu/campuslife/housing-dining/residential-life/housing/theme

Additional readmission requirements

Refer to the information below and any correspondence from your class dean to note what additional steps you must take to complete your readmission process.Here are the general next steps:

Educational Leave

Arrange for an official transcript to be sent to the Amherst College's Registrar as soon as it becomes available at the conclusion of your coursework.

Voluntary Withdrawal

Send by email to osa-studentenrollment@amherst.edu a personal statement describing what you have been doing since leaving the College.
Arrange for an official transcript to be sent to the Amherst College Registrar, as soon as it becomes available after completion of your coursework, to document that you have satisfied any academic conditions established for your return (if so directed in earlier correspondence from your class dean).
Once you have completed the necessary requirements for your return, we will contact you to arrange a readmission telephone interview. In order to ensure a smooth process, we will need all of the documentation noted above prior to your readmission interview.

Academic Dismissal

Arrange for an official transcript be sent to Amherst College's Registrar as soon as it becomes available at the conclusion of your coursework to document that you have satisfied the academic conditions established for your return by the Committee on Academic Standing at the time of your dismissal.
Send an email to osa-studentenrollment@amherst.edu describing what you have been doing since leaving the College and discussing your readiness to return to the rigors of full-time study at Amherst.
Once you have completed the necessary requirements for your return, we will contact you to arrange a readmission telephone interview. In order to ensure a smooth process, we will need all of the documentation noted above prior to your readmission interview.

Medical Leave

Arrange for an official transcript to be sent to the Amherst College's Registrar as soon as it becomes available to document that you have satisfied the academic conditions established for your return from medical leave (if so directed in earlier correspondence from your class dean).
Send an email to osa-studentenrollment@amherst.edu describing what you have been doing since leaving the College and discussing your readiness to return to the rigors of full-time study at Amherst.
Submit the "Student Readiness to Return from Medical Leave" forms to be completed by your medical or behavioral health care provider, assessing your readiness to return to the rigors of full-time study at Amherst, and identifying any recommended continued treatment.
Once you have completed the necessary requirements for your return, we will contact you to arrange a readmission telephone interview. In order to ensure a smooth process, we will need all of the documentation noted above prior to your readmission interview.

Disciplinary Suspension or Dismissal

Send an email to osa-studentenrollment@amherst.edu describing what you have been doing since leaving the College.
Submit documentation of successful completion of any community service or counseling (if imposed through the disciplinary process as a requirement for your readmission).
Once you have completed the necessary requirements for your return, we will contact you to arrange a readmission interview with the appropriate dean. In order to ensure a smooth process, we will need all of the documentation noted above prior to your readmission interview.

I have read the above additional readmission requirements for my leave, which can also be accessed at https://www.amherst.edu/mm/484562: *